STR: Abu Dhabi hotels recorded higher occupancy in August
Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry recorded higher occupancy than the month prior, but lower room rates, according to preliminary August 2022 data from STR.
Press Releases
Premier Inn Qatar appoints new senior management team
Premier Inn has announced new management appointments in Qatar as part of its Middle East growth strategy, with new General Managers and Operations Managers at its two hotels in Doha.
Hotel of the Month: InterContinental David Tel Aviv
In this series, we go behind the front desk to learn everything from the strangest room service requests to quirky fun facts to the most heartwarming reunions. We pick a new destination and hotel each month to give you the inside scoop.
STR: Dubai hotel performance remained steady in July
Aligned with historical patterns, Dubai’s hotel industry reported lower performance than the month prior while recovery levels to 2019 remained steady, according to preliminary July 2022 data from STR.
Dubai firmly on course to achieve tourism goals as city welcomes 7.12 million international visitors in first half of 2022
Dubai attracted 7.12 million international overnight visitors between January and June 2022, recording more than 183% growth in visitors compared to the 2.52 million tourists who visited Dubai during the same period in 2021, according to latest data from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This positive trend in H1 2022 places the city firmly on track to achieve its tourism goals for 2022 and beyond, and further reinforces its position as an international destination of choice.
First 50 speakers signed up for the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) has confirmed the first 50 speakers for the region’s flagship hospitality investment platform taking place from 19-21 September at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Co-organised by The Bench and MEED, FHS consists of multiple conference tracks, awards, workshops and in-person networking features. These include the 18th edition of AHIC - Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, GRIF - Global Restaurant Investment Forum, AHIF Marketspace – Focus on Morocco, Startup Den, the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge Finals and plenty more - all under one roof. The overall theme of the Summit is ‘Lead the Change’, and Host Sponsor is Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts.
STR: Riyadh hotels reported higher occupancy in June
Riyadh’s hotel industry reported higher occupancy than the month prior, but lower room rates, according to preliminary June 2022 data from STR.
Rotana's new F&B platform ‘Rotana at the Table'
Rotana has announced the launch of an interactive food & beverage (F&B) platform ‘Rotana at the Table’. The platform was recently introduced on Instagram and shares original content to celebrate the F&B industry.
Dubai hotels achieve profitability levels seven times higher than 2019
Among key hotel markets in the Middle East, Dubai’s gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) came in seven times higher than the 2019 comparable, according to STR‘s May 2022 P&L data release.
Saudi Arabia’s Travel & Tourism to have fastest growth in the Middle East over the next decade
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Travel & Tourism sector in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow at an average of 11% annually over the next decade, making it the fastest growing Travel & Tourism in the Middle East.
Sonder Holdings Inc. Expands Footprint in Dubai with Addition of 401-Unit Business Bay Property
Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”, Nasdaq: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, is set to open a 401-unit property at Business Bay in Dubai later this year. It will become the largest property in Sonder’s global portfolio.
Saudi Tourism Development Fund and Melia Hotels International join forces To develop new tourism concepts in Key Destinations
The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Melia Hotels International, one of the world’s leading hotel groups in the leisure segment.
STR: Jeddah hotels reported highest performance since September 2019
Jeddah’s hotel industry reported its highest performance levels since September 2019, according to preliminary May 2022 data from STR.
Saudi Arabia Launches One Of The World's Biggest Investments In Next Generation Of Tourism Professionals
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has today launched a new program to equip 100,000 young Saudis with the key hospitality skills needed to pursue careers in the Kingdom's flourishing tourism industry.
Turning Point for Tourism: UNWTO Executive Council Looks Beyond Recovery
Held for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 116th session was the largest meeting of the Executive Council since the start of the pandemic, with more than 200 participants and 32 countries represented. Members noted that the meeting came at a pivotal point for the sector as it learns from the lessons of the pandemic while at the same time looking ahead to a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future.
ENVI Lodges & Al Rasim to open ecolodge on the Red Sea of Saudi Arabia
ENVI Lodges, the recently launched ecolodge brand, and Al Rasim Hotels & Resorts, have announced plans to develop a waterfront ecolodge project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Red Sea coast.
FHS Saudi Arabia Preview
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) returns to Saudi Arabia this week, bringing together government leaders, hospitality investors, owners, and operators for the redesigned 2022 edition of the event on 24-25 May at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Colliers reveal hotel market insights ahead of Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia this month
Professional services and investment management company, Colliers, have revealed key market insights for Saudi Arabia ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) taking place in Riyadh on 24-25 May 2022 co-organised by The Bench, MEED, and Saudi-based SEMARK.
STR: Abu Dhabi and Dubai hotels exceeded 2019 Eid al-Fitr performance
The Abu Dhabi and Dubai hotel industries recorded occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) that exceeded the 2019 Eid al-Fitr comparables, according to preliminary data from STR.
STR: Expo 2020 drove Dubai hotel occupancy above 90% for the first time since 2007
Driven by the final weeks of Expo 2020, Dubai’s hotel industry reported its first month of 90% or better occupancy since 2007, according to preliminary March 2022 data from STR.